Food, top notch! makes Gordon Ramsey look like a beginner! chanelle's Service is top notch! atmosphere is incredible. music at a level you can still have a conversation. i love this place!!!!! read more

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I'm not sure why they require reservations when it's just you eating with the owners on a "busy" Saturday night. Food wasn't good, service was terrible and they will add a 20% gratuity on ALL checks. Like huh? I honestly thing that's just to keep their lights on because there was not a SINGLE customer there last night. I was really hoping the food or the cocktails would make up for it but nope that wasn't good either. Valet is $$ and that's your only option so basically we spent $100+ for no reason at all. Won't be returning here. read more

I went here on a date many moons ago and always meant to come back. My girlfriend and I came here late night and sat at the tiny bar at the entrance. Ordered some drinks and had a bite to eat. Our bartender was very friendly and helpful with the menu items. It was a Wednesday night so very chill vibes. Perfect for catching up with a girlfriend. Very important to note, valet was $5! read more

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It felt like price gouging. $10 valet or $5 just to park. Bar was reserved, and service was very slow. Sea bass was bland, octopus wasn't great. Cheesecake was the only standout. 20% tip auto-added. You can get the same dishes--better quality--for less at other restaurants in the area. First and last time. Won't be back. read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Grilled Octopus - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Food is always awesome ! I love the fact that this place stays open late & you can order food late night drinks hooka ! My favorite late night spot read more

Service was slow We were literally the only people at 6:05pm on a Friday night 9/26/25. 20 min to get an entree. Over priced wine. Horrible rap music the entire time. We just back from 2 weeks in Greece. We love greek food. Not sure we will go back to this restraun read more

Everything went well. I chose self parking $5 and enjoyed a hookah (Love 66 & mint). After the coals really heated up it was smoking good. I had a Malbec wine with A salad and added lamb chops. The chops were tender and tasty (I wouldn't have minded extra seasoning) but I won't complain. The music was cool and not crowded when I arrived on a Friday evening at 8pm. 20% gratuity included on all tabs. I didn't mind that because I had a good server who was patient with me and checked back to make sure I was good. read more

The food is amazing and the staff is so friendly. LOVE this place. I highly recommend. OH, and the drinks are spectacular!

The place was ok. Nothing fancy. There is valet. Not sure about self serve parking. I made a reservation but there was no one there really around the time I went 630ish on a Saturday. The waitress was nice and all but not as attentive as one could be and doesn't give the personality of an individual that's around people. We had to ask for every refill, no napkins, etc. And the personality portion was just blah...take your order...here's your food...being the check. It's not like you went above and beyond but in some establishments that do automatic gratuity, I've seen the lack of. The food was 'meh'. The hummus had somewhat of an aftertaste unless it was the pita. Wasn't a fan. The rice was very bland and the chicken just okay. Tasted more of the char than seasoning or marinade. We both had kabobs and ended up with upset tummy's later when we left. The sodas were flat. We did have a hookah. It was decent. No coals were moved or changed. Don't know if there is a fee here for add to coals. We left shortly after receiving the food bc it was not that enjoyable. Others per reviews have had better times. Not sure if I'd be back. I'm a sticker for service and the only person who was super courteous was the valet guy...and in addition to the food and I wasn't a fan. read more

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Had never been before but it had great Yelp reviews. A friend was in town and wanted Mediterranean food. I wouldn't say this is a traditional med/greek menu - in fact only a few dishes that would be on other Mediterranean menus. We got there and it was fairly empty. You are forced to valet and pay $5 for it. It's one reason it wasn't five stars. The other is that they serve Hookah all over the restaurant rather than just in one spot - so if the smells and smoke bother you, I'd avoid this restaurant. The portions are large - so don't over order! The hummus was very tasty. My lavraki dish was missing elevated taste. The asparagus was a bit mushy and the sprouts well cooked on the outside but the inside tough. The service was good which is always important. read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Lavraki - huge plate of food! - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

First time I came here, the food, the atmosphere and the service was great! We went for a late lunch/early dinner and ended up ordering hookah and stayed until 10 pm LOL. A DJ came and started playing some GREAT music giving all the vibes. Anywho, the food: the FRUIT PLATE always hits so I always recommend that. The LAVRAKI (seabass) was great the first time we ordered it, but when we came back another time and ordered it, it was not good at all. Another item that is a hit or miss is the GRILLED OCTOPUS - sometimes cooked perfectly, sometimes overcooked. The inconsistency knocks off a star. Overall, when the food is good, the food is GREAT, but we enjoy the atmosphere the most. Will return. read more

Mandolin Kitchen - 7/9/23 - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I frequent Atlanta a lot and always pass by this spot because my friend lives nearby so I decided to stop there after a day of shopping by myself. I decided to sit in the patio area so I could get a hookah. I was pleasantly surprised to find out there was also a dj out there- they were playing some good music and set the vibes! I just got the Sheppard salad, a drink and the hookah. The salad was sooooo good- had great flavor! I sat there for like 2 hours listening to the music, and checking my emails. The waitress was very attentive and didn't mind me sitting there. She kept checking on me and made sure I didn't need anything. At one point the manager came over and offered me an order of their bread as well as a shot! He thanked me for coming in and was very kind! I recommend this spot to grab a quick bite, bring a date or go with a group! read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Sheppard Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Stopped by here after a movie outing. The person who recommended it said it was a good Turkish spot. Valet is $5 for your car to be parked in a lot behind the building. It's $20 to be parked in the front. On the weekend, after a certain time, it becomes a lounge type place, with security. We were able to be seated immediately. I ordered the watermelon salad, which surprisingly very good. IDK how, but it all works together. It's refreshing. Next, I ordered the shrimp casserole. Very good flavors! Served with rice. This was a hearty dish. However, I was disappointed with the size of the shrimp because the menu said Tiger shrimp. To end it I had the kanfa. omG! This is delicious and a must try! Our waitress was good. I will say another issue I had with them is that hookah can be ordered at any table and I didn't like that. Imagine you're trying to enjoy your meal and the person at the next table is blowing smoke your way. It was good to try and if you're in the area, you might like it. read more

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We didn't order any food when we went here, so this review is strictly about the service. It was absolutely terrible, I mean really bad. Our server barely smiled, and took forever to check on us. I really wish I could remember her name (it started with an M and had more than one s in the middle). She disappeared constantly, and when she did walk by, she wouldn't even see if we needed anything. After giving us the check, I had to get up to look for her to give her our card. One of the other staff members saw me looking so they got her attention. Not surprised, young miss was around the corner talking with her coworkers. All that time I thought she was busy on the patio side of the restaurant, now I'm convinced the whole time she was avoiding her customers to socialize. To add insult to injury, they charge an automatic 18% gratuity. For what? There were two people in our party, and our server was unfriendly and detached. Maybe that's why? Because no matter how terribly the job is done, the servers know they'll get at least 18%. read more

Located on Roswell road in Sandy spring so it can get a little busy. The restaurant is right on the corner so it easy to get to. They have valet parking which can vary in price. Not too many street parking available so valet would be the best option. As soon as you walk in the bar is only like 2 feet away but the place is actually very spacious. There is a inside part of the restaurant and and outside covered area with TVs and a DJ. The drinks are good but not really strong at all and the food I would have to say is some of the best I've ever had. The hookah was decent but pricey. The bathrooms wait can be a bit long because there is only 2. Overall good vibes if you are in the area. I'll definitely be back. read more

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This place is bit pricy, but they serve really good Turkish food. They're delicious and I've tried their kebob and baklava with chai. I live to recommend this restaurant to everyone who read my review. read more

This place was our selected spot for drinks hookah and dinner for a party of four The good - kabab portions are big, citrus mint and blue mist hookah was great, outdoor heated seating The not so good but ok - baba ghanoush, Istanbul rosso cocktail (light on alcohol), felafel The bad - hummus was mediocre at best, bread could be fresher. Music got too loud at one point. The second hookah citrus mint and guava did not taste like the flavors requested The ugly - valet is steep at 20$ for this part of town and they included gratuity at 20% for party of four. read more

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They should rename this place Heaven with the level of hospitality and love I was shown here. The owner is the coolest person and all the servers were on point and super attentive. Mandolin Kitchen doesn't owe me anything. If you haven't been there yet you need to go ASAP!!! read more

Loveeeeee the food, absolutely tasty! The cocktails were okay. Getting into the parking lot was a bit interesting but perfect place to catch up with the girlies (I went with my hubby). Off topic, I was immediately obsessed with the plates/dishes, also great price for the food portion you get. I definitely recommend for those instagram lovers looking for cute spots for content/pics. read more

Man oh man, have times changed. Mandolin used to be a place for sacred drinks, great hookah and plentiful food. However, the last few times I've visited, it's been lack luster waitresses, bare minimal service, sub par food and overpriced parking. Not to mention, the automatic gratuity no matter party size or food minimum order. Truly truly a gloried waste of money, and no matter the flower wall or hanging decor can supplement the endless pit of nothingness. Take your hard or soft earned dollars somewhere else. read more

Loved the vibe, calm Tuesday night. Hookah, 3 meals (one being the lamb chops), 4 cocktails and the total wasn't bad at all. There was a dj I believe or maybe not, but the music was jumping. I think there's a DJ other times. I really enjoyed my lamb chops omg and that rice was soooo good whew. They give you ALOT of food too. (Idk I didn't get a chance to do my food photography so the pics may not look like it but just trust me). My friends really enjoyed their food as well and they ALWAYS eat all of their food, they had to take the rest home, that's how much they give you! Their service was good as well, I have nothing to complain about. Valet in the actual lot $20, valet to the back $5 read more

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This place is sheik, intimate, and lounge vibes all the time! Went here with my gf for the first time and it was cool! We smoked shisha had a couple of drinks that were amazing! Lemon drop martini for me! Then ordered the salmon with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus! It was SOOOOO GOOD! You could tell the chef took his time, the salmon was glazed and moist inside, not overcooked at ALL! They give you enough to take home, so no desert for us. Please check it out on a weekend night...they even gave us some complimentary drinks once the guys at the table next to us joined us! This place gets Active at night! Also a good date night place as well. read more

It was the vibe of this place that did it for me. Classy with good hookah. Food was descent but hookah was the best one in all of Atlanta. Customer service was wonderful too! The ladies were extremely friendly and helped my party when ever we called them. Definitely come here for the hookah! read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Chicken Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I loveee Mandolin! It's literally very close to me so any time I want to have a drink and smoke hookah , I visit. Which is often :) The staff are always pleasant. Most recently, me and my friend wanted to grab a quick lunch. We pulled up to Mandolin a hour before they opened but the owner and manager received us with open arms. It was such a great experience! The hookah and drinks are always really good!! The food most times is a 4/5 but I love flavor and texture so I'm a little hard to impress when it comes to food. Sonny (manager) made a really good mix for us - so I'm sharing it so you all can try, ask for Love 66 and peach mix. Superb! It's sweet but it has really great balance to it read more

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Pretty good food, but if you are looking for authentic Mediterranean, this is not. The chicken kebab was a little dry, the shrimp dish was excellent. The service was probably my biggest complaint and I also think it's a bit pricey. I definitely wouldn't rush back, oh you have to pay $20 upfront and five dollars in the back to park. read more

I enjoy finding places that offer hookah and music where it's easy to grab a table. This was an impromptu outing on a Sunday night and they were very accommodating. Valet was $20. Our waitress was great At recommending options for both food and hookah flavors. We had the seafood linguine and the lamb; both were perfect. Drinks were nice as well; I had the Mykonos Sunset. Would definitely dine here again. read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Mykonos Sunset - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I travelled the world (59 countries) and have had awesome food, good food and mediocre food, but never bad food and bad service all in one- let me set this up... $20 for valet or $5 down the street - all of 6 people in entire restaurant ! Sat down and got instant glass of water which tasted like it came out the bathroom tap. A coasted was pressed n front of with a brief hello - simply work out and I'll be back! Waitress must of said 6 words max ! Never asked me EVER about my meal. Food was cold, and lamb was worst ever ( go to NZ or Iceland) - and the biggest difference insult was serving me normal rice and calling it Orzo. Place was dead - ambience = zero , find somewhere else... over priced and certainly no value! Ps - bill was $100 for 1! read more

Very cute place! Pros- Tasty food Great service Delicious cocktails Average hookah Cons Only $5 valet parking 20% gratuity added on read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Istanbul Rosso - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Three stars for the vibe of this place, but everything else was pretty whack. The ambiance is awesome, my friend and I sat outside. The decor very cute, and clean. The DJ played a great assortment of music. I loved that my friend, and I didn't have to scream at each other while conversing. The hookah we ordered had a nice flavor, but was very weak. My friend ordered a mixed cocktail. She said it was too strong for her liking. I ordered a shot of Don Julio anejo. It could not have possibly been the actual alcohol. So I didn't bother ordering another one. My friend said she wasn't a fan of the food, so she wouldn't be ordering any. I decided to take a chance. I ordered a plate that consisted of what I think was basmati rice, shrimp, and salad. The rice was so salty, the shrimp didn't not seem fresh & was rubbery. The salad was the best thing on the plate. I expressed how I wasn't happy with my meal, the waitress gladly took my plate back. She just wanted to know the issues so that I could communicate them to the manager. I ended up ordering another salad just because, seems like it was supposed to be cold. Was kind of warm, but tasted okay. Outside of the waitress handling that issue she wasn't very attentive. Spent time talking at the hostess stand with her peers. My friend and I had to flag her down for the check. Valet service was seamless. To me this is just another establishment in ATL that has a nice esthetic, but hyped up for no reason. Oh also, note that gratuity is already included in the check. read more

Turkish cuisine $$$ - Outside seating - Nice ambiance - Great customer service - Good hookah - Great drinks - Would've liked a little more range in music from dj but having a dj was great - valet parking $20/$5 depending on proximity to restaurant My pasta was good and the meat was tender, however I would've liked a little more seasoning/flavor to pasta sauce. I used table salt and pepper and enjoyed it. The salads are . Im a fan of red onion but if you're not make sure to mention that. read more

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Ok soo a friend recommended this place so I was super excited. So they have valet parking in front for $20 parking the back for $5. I was promptly greeted and sat with my party. Our server Tia was very attentive and pleasant. I started off with a drink - I ordered the London. Now I am not a whiskey drinker but it was really good ! Perfect balance of sweet and strong, next for the calamari man it was large crispy and not fishy tasting. The sauces with it were good too. Large portions. Now , this is where my experience goes down hill. Ok I ordered the shrimp casserole. As you can see below I first received the chicken dish saucy and looks really hearty packed with veggies. but I was in the mood for seafood so I told Tia and she promptly fixed it. Then I received this dish with the shrimp. Shrimp are large , but over cooked hard cheeky fishy tasting. The veggies were fresh but covered in a oily tasteless sauce. Man I was so disappointed!!!!! My party came after work I was tired and didn't feel like waiting anymore. I let my go workers taste it they didn't care for it either. The orzo /rice that came with it was soooo flavorful!!! And omg the baklava was amazing !!!!! Great portion , flaky and ooo man perfect amount of pistachio and sweetness. The music was great super clean but I was not happy with my meal. I tried some other dishes at the table such as the pastas and the chicken and steak kabobs I did like those. We did get hookah and that was good too. I will be back but I would ask more questions about the menu. I could have sent it back but it was getting late. I would recommend but know what you are getting read more

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The hubs and I went here for our dinner date. The place had a nice layout with an extended interior out of the patio. He had the eggplant kebab while I had the beyti. With a white tablecloth place, you won't find wraps or platters customary of Mediterranean spots. The dishes were a little more unique. The complimentary bread was warm and fluffy with a dipping sauce of diced sundried tomatoes which made it stand out. The few pieces of olives and cheeses were nice pairings before the main courses. His dish had eggplant which primarily differed from mine. The seasoned ground lamb and beef came in a long strip that looked similar to my dish. The meat portion was rather hearty and filling. The baldo rice (or bulgur pilav) reminded me of something from a Latino restaurant which was semi-soggy and had a slight hint of flavor. The raw red onions really enhanced the meat and brought out additional flavors. The roasted tomato and green pepper along with the eggplant balanced out the meat. My choice of the beyti came with the ground lamb and beef wrapped in a thin tortilla-like casing. The pieces were segmented into little squares which made sharing much easier. The cream on the side made the meat tastier. The bulgur pilav, or rather the baldo rice as they didn't bother making what was on the menu, was identical to the hubs so there's no point in rehashing the details. The red onions, roasted tomato, and green pepper were also present on my entree. One thing I noticed afterward was how our dishes were pretty similar. The cook didn't bother changing the rice as the two dishes offered something different. Yeah. I noticed Mandolin Kitchen. I'm at a debate since this place was a solid 3 1/2 stars, but like most things that had an overall positive impression, I'm bumping it up to a 4. read more

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Came here last night it was a Friday had a great time . Loved the music selection the food was great there was a nice crowd but it wasn't crowded and the hookah comes with a disposable hose 10/10 would definitely go back and recommend read more

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I really wanted to like this place! The decorum inside, the covered patio, and the hookah? Great. The tiling inside is A+! Unfortunately for me, I came hungry and ready to eat, not for the aesthetic. The food at Mandolin leaves much to be desired. Two words: bland and boring. *YAWN* If you're looking for a quick date or to take a client out who is easily impressed by the looks of it all...sure, take them here...if you don't want to put in any effort at all. To have to pay valet for such a mediocre food experience, I felt cheated lol. We got drinks, a hookah, 2 entrees, and an appetizer. They both came with sides of rice and sautéed veggies. The gummy bear hookah we got was decent and they changed the coals at least once while we were there, which was good! The cocktails were also really good! Our waitress was very kind and attentive for the most part. The rack of lamb is obviously the standout dish here and if you go, this is what I'd suggest ordering! The quality of the meat was better than most -- not gamey at all -- and honestly, it was cooked to perfection. While I could have had a little bit more flavor, it was tasty overall and cooked to order. I like my red meat medium rare. The rice? Overcooked and utterly lacking in flavor. Felt like I was eating orzo, not rice. The veggies? FLAVORLESS. Potatoes and Brussels sprouts need seasoning, people! The chicken was...wack. The marinara sauce might as well have been water with red food coloring and a teaspoon of tomato paste. Where is the flavor, ya'll? Very underwhelming. It honestly put me off from the whole thing. The calamari was pretty good, but you're really just dropping those in the deep fryer for a few minutes. But they sent them out hot so I was happy with that! Again, The marinara sauce was the same and pretty unremarkable. However, I did enjoy the tartar sauce. Whoever buys their meat and produce, they're doing great because the quality is there! But the kitchen needs help and the dishes could use a flavour check and serious some TLC. Not going to lie, they only have taziki sauce and hot sauce and I had to smother my rice and veggies with that just to eat the meal. Considering they have mandatory valet, I wouldn't come here unless it was worth my while. There are just better options, whether it's The food, the hookah, or the drinks. I'd only go again if I was invited...maybe. And I would urge they take pictures, because that's the most this place has to offer...VIBES. For the quality you get, it really doesn't justify mandatory valet to me. The apps and drinks are standard priced! However there are far tastier, more affordable, larger portioned, more authentic, Mediterranean spots out there to choose from in Atlanta -- VIBES INCLUDED. 3/5 stars. Very underwhelming experience. read more

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The wife and I came here on a dinner date. It was around 5 pm on a weekend and it was not that busy. I usually associate Meditarrean food as pretty cheap and don't expect to spend more than ~$15. Expect to spend more than that. The complimentary bread was warm and fluffy that included olive oil and sundried tomatoes. It also included a few pieces of olives and cheese. I guess this justifies the price increase from my local Mediterranean Grill across the street from my house. Expect that added white tablecloths to any restaurant and you should expect a price increase. I got the eggplant kebab and my wife got the beyti. The eggplant kebab came with a long thick piece of ground lamb and beef. It was hearty, filling and a little bit larger than what I remember at my local Mediterranean restaurant. I enjoyed the eggplant but the rice that came with it was a little mushy. My wife's beyti's ground lamb and beef were wrapped in a thin roti-like casing and cut into pieces. The flavoring of both meat entrees was exactly the same but the casing added extra depth. What kind of disappointed my wife is that her dish said it was a different type of rice then mine but our dishes had the exact same rice. I didn't notice. See whenever we go out to eat, we try to order different things so we can try two different meals. We share everything and I end up eating her leftovers. This is the whole point of getting married. Would I come here again? Probably. I enjoyed the food and would probably be here for a nice date night with the wife but Metereainnean Grill is across the street from me has gyro's for $6. read more

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The name sounds Asian but perhaps the best Turkish food & kebab in Atlanta. We like their lahmacun and Adana kebap. The skewers are quite big. They serve Turkish/Lebanese/Greek alcohol too. They play Turkish music, kind of cool that way. They make their own ayran, I think it's a little bit tasteless, but the food compensates for it. We'll keep on coming! read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Adana kebap - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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First off Raina, our waitress was superb. She was very informational about the food and drink selections. We had a party of 13, and we sat outside on the patio, and we were very comfortable with the seating. Food was good, and the drinks were full of spirits. For what it's worth the Salmon and Rice, is worth every penny very good and the portions are bountiful. I had the Penne Pasta, but I substituted the Chicken, for Shrimp, and Salmon it was very good. My wife had the Filet Mignon, with Orzo Rice good also. Everybody's food was good and hot. Like I said the food portion's are large and good. Here's where the night took a twist. We've been there for a few hours, it was my brothers birthday so we was vibing and enjoying the patio area. There was a DJ ( music selection and volume could've been better) outside and the ambiance was cool. So our waitress brought a piece of cake out to the birthday boy, with sparkles. Mind you this is a guys birthday, so why would the DJ play "1 time for the birthday B!TCH" bro didn't like that at all . Next a group of people came and wanted to sit outside on the patio, but it was pack so they had to wait. Next thing we know the hostess came over and asked us could we accommodate the group that was waiting, mind you we just paid our bill which was $1500 and let them take one of our tables, so that pissed us off!!!! Now the inside of the restaurant wasn't as full like the patio. So why try to make a group that spent $1500 leave to accommodate a group that just got there. Is this a restaurant or a club that's selling sections???? My 3 star review could have easily been a 5 star review. FYI the group that was waiting, I assume they knew the owner. read more

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Saturday Night Review Ambiance: Very Chic place, the patio is more of a vibe than inside, their DJ sucked hopefully they rotate DJ's but DJ Weezy played the same songs back to back he continued to have technical difficulties, he played "birthday bi*** song for my husband when they brought out a cake for him...Iike sir this is a whole man and when I mentioned it he said oh ok and played 50 cent it's ya birthday Mood Killer Food: Appetizer: Calamari and falafel average w/no flavor Entrees: Shrimp 5/10 tasteless $30 Lamb chops 6/10 very average taste the rice and veggies were a 10/10 $45 Shepherds Salad: 7/10 very fresh salad I wish it had more taste to it $12 Salmon pasta: 10/10 $42 Salmon kebab w/ mash potatoes 8/10 Service: We had a party of 14 and we were told there was a $75 minimum for each person to sit on the patio, we had an average server she wasn't bad but she wasn't all that great, the manager table watches so if your there more than they expect they clock you, and a waiter who didn't even assist with our party came over and flat out told us that her manager said it was time for us to go because he needs the tables after we spent $1500 at a his establishment mind you I order a bottle so my response to her was when I'm done with this bottle then I will leave but I can care less who you want to give the tables to. Can you guess who they wanted to give the tables to a younger crowd of guys who kept ordering beers who had a few ladies with them who wanted to twerk, my question is why does every Atlanta spot have to have the same vibes like this place could be very chic and low key but it seems like everyone is after the same class of individuals Just classless every place isn't meant to be ghetto read more

I've never been here and had a miss. I got the steak pasta the other day. It was so tasty. A couple of things you have to try is the burger and the ribs. The food here is magnificent. read more

Lamb Chops were on point. The hookah and the drinks are great. Nice crowd , the music is awesome on the weekends Great spot. I have been over 10 times now and will continue to go back. read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Lamb Chops, rice , potatoes , tomato and Brussels Sprouts - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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